January 13, 2017

A Biweekly Newspaper January 13, 2017 • Volume XII, Number 18

Proposed Ice Rink Advances Prospects By Link Hoewing

At the December 19 town commis- This Poolesville in History Day picture sioners’ meeting, a report and recom- shows just one of many great events mendation regarding the proposal from 2016. See more pictures from last to build a synthetic skating rink at year in Family Album on page 2. Dr. Dillingham Park was received by Parks and Streets Board Chair Doug McKenney. Parks Board member Jeff McIntyre joined in presenting the re- search conducted by the board about how other towns manage and oper- ate synthetic rinks and what problems have been encountered. They also of- fered recommendations to the com- mission based on their findings. McIntyre said that the board had first considered the idea of a synthetic Will Dr. Thomas Dillingham Park be the site of a town ice rink? skating rink after Marc Cohn, who had Thomas Wilbur is our newest Eagle constructed his own artificial rink out- construct walls needed for the facility. ultimate size of the park, the ultimate Scout. Learn more about him in side of town in honor of his daughter, Initially, the size of the park was set costs of maintaining the park, and the Tidbits on page 6. decided to dismantle his equipment in at 2,500 square feet, but as the propos- funds that might be required of the response to pressure from the county. al developed—and particularly when town. McIntyre said the county eventually the idea of potentially charging for McKinney provided an overview of decided not only to support the idea use by certain groups such as teams the findings of the Parks and Streets of building a synthetic rink in Pool- was surfaced—4,000-square-foot and Board based on its research regarding esville but, in late summer, agreed to 9,600-square-foot facilities were in- how other towns that have synthetic provide $120,000 to help build the fa- cluded in the discussions. rinks have managed them and what cility. During the fall, the board contin- McIntyre noted that by the time of issues they have had in operating ued to meet with the county about the the last Parks and Streets Board meet- the facilities. One of the most notable project and eventually the Washington ing on December 7, some issues re- Capitals agreed to provide $50,000 to mained outstanding, including the Continued on page 17. Post 247 Commander Bob Hernandez recognizes support of the American Legion by Barbie Stull of Cugini’s. Brown Re-Elected President By Link Hoewing See the Pulse on page 9. As their first order of business at the with pride to the “harmonious” man- December 19 town meeting, the com- ner in which the commission operated missioners had to choose a president during his time in office. Commis- to lead the commission for the next sioner Brown was reelected by a vote two years. Commissioner Jim Brown of three yeas (Brown, Dickerson, and was nominated by Commissioner Stump), one nay (Klobukowski), and Chuck Stump and seconded by Com- one abstention (Radigan). Commis- missioner Valaree Dickerson. Commis- sioner Stump was the only nominee sioner Jerry Klobukowski nominated for vice president and was elected by himself with a second from Commis- a unanimous vote. sioner Martin Radigan. Commissioner Following the election of the presi- Klobukowski pointed to his many dent, the commission turned to the ap- years of service as a commissioner and pointment of commissioners to serve Jim Brown was re-elected by the deep knowledge of the pressing needs as liaisons to various committees and Town of Poolesville Commission to of the town and “the things that mat- organizations. The appointments are another term as president. ter,” including improving the town’s made by the president but usually infrastructure. Commissioner Brown are confirmed only after consultation Dickerson said that after four years

Photo credit Phil Fabrizio. highlighted what he said has been a among the members of the commis- of leading the Events Committee, she Jake Drissel scores one for the team. very successful four years under his sion. The only significant change this See Youth Sports on page 9. leadership as president and pointed year occurred when Commissioner Continued on page 11. Page 2 The Monocacy Monocle January 13, 2017

Family Album One The blizzard of 2016 dumped nearly Last two feet of snow in our area. Look at 2016 JPMS cheerleaders sharpened their routines by practicing in Whalen Commons on many evenings.

The first Poolesville in History Day celebrated regional life from the Indians through the Civil War.

The proposed Willshire community in the field next to the town hall was a major story in 2016 and promises to continue to be one in 2017.

The PHS band, although still The Poolesville Day crowds jammed not a marching band, provided Hundreds of bicyclists bivouacked at the fire hall as Whalen Commons for the day of music for the parade and during they traveled south to raise funds for good causes. entertainment. events on Poolesville Day.

Electric car charging stations in town were approved by the commissioners and sponsored by Kettler Forlines Homes Poolesville Moms met at Whalen Commons for a picnic and conversation. to encourage electric car owners to visit Poolesville. January 13, 2017 The Monocacy Monocle Page 3 Town Government

Takeover of County Roads and Buyout Of Cellphone Tower Leases Discussed By Link Hoewing The Town of Poolesville commissioners heard a report on December 19 from Town Manager Wade Yost about a proposal to “take over” ownership and main- tenance of certain county roads in town, particularly sections of Hughes and West Willard Roads and Westerly Avenue. Yost explained that the county, unlike the state, is willing to cede ownership but is unwilling to do anything to upgrade or improve the roads before they would be transferred to the town. The roads are so poorly maintained that they would have to be completely resurfaced within five years of any takeover, and the total costs could come in at around $1.3 million. The commissioners noted the extremely high costs and deferred a decision. They asked the Parks and Streets Board to review the roads and their conditions and recom­ mend priorities for repairs. They also pointed out that if the situation regarding the proposed takeover of Fisher Avenue from the state is clarified, that would help in determining whether to seriously consider a takeover of the identified county roads. Finally, the commissioners reviewed a set of proposals for a buyout of the exist- ing leases of the town’s water tower by cellphone companies. The issue had been discussed at a previous commission meeting and it was noted then that factors such as technological change (which could make the cellphone facilities on the water tower obsolete and push the cellphone companies to cancel the leases) and the Call or Text Brian Jamison To Sell need for major infusions of cash in the near future for possible projects have con- Your Home Today 301-788-8817 vinced some local governments to sign lease buyouts. In these buyouts, companies pay a lump sum of cash to the governments in exchange for taking over the reve- nues from the cellphone lease agreements which usually pay out over many years. 19939 Fisher Avenue In the discussion surrounding the proposed lease buyouts, it was pointed out Poolesville, MD 20837 that all bidders proposed to pay the town a lump sum of between $2.4 million Broker/Office-301-428-8200 and $2.7 million in exchange for ownership of the leases for between thirty and fifty years. The four leases from the major cellphone carriers have twenty years to run and total payments would be around $5.7 million and these payments would go to the lease buyout companies. After extensive discussion about the likelihood of technology changing and affecting the leases, the need for short-term capital, and the merits of the submit- St. Mary’s Catholic Church ted proposals, the commissioners decided that the idea might have merit but that Barnesville, MD there is currently no real need to push forward with the idea. It was shelved for www.stmaryonline.com ●301-972-8660 possible future discussion. Rev. Kevin P. O’Reilly, Pastor Letter to the Editor Rev. David Cahoon, Deacon

I am not a Poolesville old-timer, but I have lived and worked in Poolesville since 1984. During that time, there have been many additions to our town. New WEEKEND MASS SCHEDULE developments include: Seneca Chase Hunter’s Run, Elizabeth’s Delight, Tama 1, Hersperger Lane, Saturday at 5pm / Sunday at 8, 9:30 &11 am Woods at Tama, Spurrier Lane, Stoney Springs, and Brightwell Crossing. I have also seen the addition of many businesses, parks, and other establish- Monday - Friday Mass & Rosary at 9 am ments, including: CVS, Zaglio’s Bakery, Bassett’s, McDonald’s, two veterinary clinics, two nice pizza places, Tractor Supply, a nice Mexican restaurant, a real public library, Whalen Religious Education for children of all ages and Commons, John Poole Middle School, Halmos Park, Stevens Park, Willard needs - Wednesdays at 4 & 7:30 pm Road’s soccer/ field, and Our Lady of the Presentation Catholic Church. In my opinion, these developments and establishments have greatly improved Come and Visit Us the quality of life in Poolesville. The “new” developments are filled with great, friendly people who help make Poolesville an excellent place to live and work. Join us Wednesday, January It is important to note that most of these places were fields or woods when I 18th for Benediction of the moved here in 1984. Equally important is that most of these improvements faced opposition from those who claimed that these improvements would “ruin” Blessed Sacrament at 4:30 & 7:30 pm Poolesville and its small-town character. This turned out not to be the case at all. I would suspect that the new Willshire Development and its new residents will also improve the quality of life in Poolesville. I am not advocating for a specific number of homes and townhomes, but I am instead relying on our very compe- tent Planning Board and commissioners to carefully review the plans and make the correct decisions based upon our Master Plan and zoning ordinances. Bernie Mihm All are Welcome! Page 4 The Monocacy Monocle January 13, 2017

Commentary I see a new dynamic repeating itself. Rande(m) We know the John Poole House was Trump tweets something outrageous Thoughts built in 1793 and was the first com- causing furor on all sides. The next mercial building in the area, serving as Is This What You day, Kellyanne Conway or Reince Truth Is: You Don’t a trading post to the local inhabitants Priebus explains what he really meant. Need a Reason to Party with a large line of assorted goods and Voted For? Two days later, Paul Ryan and other sundries meeting the immediate needs By John Clayton congressional luminaries come out By Rande Davis of an agrarian, isolated community; with talking points blaming the entire Are you ready to party? This however, the town was called Poole’s Since the election, I notice that I’m issue on Obama and the Democrats. coming year has all the reason we need Store. Pure speculation suggests that occupying a new political identity. Repeat as needed. I’m not ready for to party—all year long—and we know in 1954, they marked 1804 as the date Writing about the presidential race, four years of this. Is this what you our readers love a party. After all, the Poole’s Store began handling postal there is no denying that anything I voted for? said was leavened by the underlying the events calendar for the Town of services, but Historic Medley pegs 1810 I'm not ready for a president who is belief that Clinton would win. I am Poolesville has been full, even without as the start of postal services. We know an apologist for Vladimir Putin, to say sure this had an effect on the tone of any special reason, and 2017 happens old Ben Franklin was the nation’s first nothing of an apologist for Julian my writing. No matter what I thought to be the 150-year anniversary the town Post Master General, predating even Assange. A display of strength might of the GOP’s chosen candidate, I didn’t was incorporated. For the record, that’s the position of Secretary of State. We include standing up to people that are think he was a credible threat to win. called a sesquicentennial. know the first stamps came about in spitting in your country's face—even if Who did? While I did not see his vic- So the town is already formulating 1847, prepayment for postal services it might have been to your benefit— tory coming, I did notice the attitude of a committee to focus on special events began in 1855, and the Pony Express not sparring with Meryl Streep. Is this conservative friends changing: It was and fun ways to celebrate and to party was launched in 1860; however, veri- what you voted for? not a matter of them arguing for Trump even more than it normally does on fication of when Poolesville was first There is no evidence that Russian but becoming very quiet about Trump. any given nothin’-special kind of year. designated a post office remains to be I went to lunch with a business acquaint­ meddling materially affected the result Having said all this, there remains one clarified. ance the week before November 8, and of the election. Anyone who says amazing thing about our sesquicenten- This is only half the story: I also saw he felt confident that the Republicans otherwise is just blowing smoke. By nial that separates it from any other an article in a newspaper that head- were going to do a lot better than peo- the same token, anyone (Trump, Ryan) town’s 150th anniversary. This is the lined the date of the origination of ple thought, although he did not call it who says it had no effect whatsoever is second time we had this celebration. Poolesville as 1888! This means that in for Trump. I did not argue his point; I also blowing smoke. Where is the evi- It so happens that in 1954, Poolesville 2038, we can celebrate a third sesqui- was beginning to think he might be dence for that statement? Is this what had a grand celebration of its 150th centennial. right. you voted for? anniversary, parade and all, and we Regardless, we know precisely the As a result, I am a different person I'm not ready for a president who have the pictures to prove it. What we date of township incorporation, so now; politically speaking. I’m part of a refuses to acknowledge complex issues, cannot prove or determine is why the we are going to have a party starting political minority. The presidency, the preferring simplistic attacks. Say some­ residents back then decided 1954 was March 13 with a special birthday cake congress, the governor of , thing intelligent about the future of the right time to celebrate a century celebration at town hall and continuing governors all over the country, state healthcare beyond "Obamacare is bad. and a half of existence. Continued on page 7. houses, county commissioners, sher- Really bad." We're all waiting to see this amazing new plan with lower iffs, dog catchers, elementary school Contributing Writers costs, better care, lower deductibles, student councils—it’s a GOP house Dominique Agnew party. Adam Sandler should follow up and higher participation to spread the [email protected] his classic Hanukah song ("Put on risk. That's what you voted for, right? 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Commissioners Congratulate Holiday Decorating Winners By Link Hoewing In their January 9 meeting, the first of the New Year, the commissioners congratulated the winners of the holi- day house and business decorating contest and gave further consideration to the idea of building an artificial skating rink at Dr. Dillingham Park. Town Events Coordinator Cathy Bupp and a committee of local resi- dents, including Gayle Partain, Jennifer Singh, and Christina Nanof, an- nounced the results of the annual Dana Mowell lives at holiday decorating contest. The town 19855 Beatriz Avenue. is split into halves for the contest in a line running along Fisher Avenue. Categories for the awards include: Townhouses, Contemporary, Tradi- tional, and Business. Winners this year were: Dana Mowell of Beatriz Avenue, and Ricky and Chrystal Scheetz of Kohlhoss Road for the Townhouse category; Mike and Barbara Greene of Hartz Pond Court, and Brooks and Maggie Martin of Selby Avenue for the Traditional seg- ment; Mark and Jennifer Kasten of Bliss Drive, and Jason and Ashley Ricky Scheetz and his wife live Elliott of Spurrier Avenue for the Con- at 17632 Kohlhoss Road. temporary category; and Drs. Pike and Valega for the Business segment. What’s It All About…. In the business segment of the meet- ing, the commissioners, in a continua- tion of extensive discussions in Decem- ber, considered further the proposal to Socially Responsible build an artificial skating rink at Dr. Dillingham Park. At the December meeting, the commissioners asked for Investing further information about not only types of artificial skating surfaces but For Individuals, Businesses, Faith-Based, Higher Education, Govt also mechanically-frozen ice skating rinks. Brooks Martin and his wife live Town Engineer John Strong report- at 19719 Selby Avenue. ed that there are differences in the hardness of the ice used for hockey and figure skating. He also said that the types of skates used for these different types of skating put different strains on the surfaces whether artificial or frozen. The costs of a permanent ice skating rink using pipes embedded in concrete to ETHICS POLICY IMPACT freeze water could be in the range of $470,000, while the costs for a rink using an artificial surface would be in the neighborhood of $234,000. The commissioners appear to have agreed to a rink sized at 4,000 square feet, far smaller than a full- sized hockey rink, in part because the potential for generating revenue from an Wsa aua at artificial rink to offset costs has been largely discounted. oolsll to all all A oolsll The commissioners discussed the merits of the different types of surfaces but seemed to be settling on the notion of building a rink using an artificial surface. All Wlo They noted that, in the draft agreement with the county, which has agreed to pay approximately $140,000 towards the construction of the rink, a key issue is what type of specs are needed to ensure that a good quality surface is purchased. Since and the town is going to be responsible for contracting and for site preparation for the rink as well as long-term maintenance, it must come up with a viable set of specs for the surface to be purchased, and the commissioners tasked town staff with Poolesville.Green cfservicesgroup.com developing draft specs for further consideration. Page 6 The Monocacy Monocle January 13, 2017 Tidbits

Barnesville Class of 2015 Grad Earns Eagle Scout Award for Greenhouse Planting Stations Thomas Wilbur (Barnesville School Class of 2015) was recently awarded the Eagle Scout honor from the Boy Scouts of America. Thomas started scouting as a first grader at the Barnesville School in Cub Scout Pack 1241 and was in Scout Troop 829 throughout middle school. He received the Eagle Scout honor in De- cember 2016 as part of Poolesville Scout Troop 496. Thomas is a sophomore in the Global Ecology Studies Program at Poolesville High School.

Eagle Scout project participants Thomas Kaminski, Thomas Wilbur (Eagle Scout awardee), Tucker Hall, Seth Don and Barnesville teacher Tara Barnhart. House of Poolesville For his Eagle Scout Project, Thomas conceived, designed, built, and installed planting stations for Barnesville's Middle School greenhouse. Barnesville's Arts Chinese & Japanese Restaurant – Dine in or Carry Out & Sciences Coordinator Tara Barnhart served as his mentor and school liaison. Thomas collaborated with Ms. Barnhart and middle school science teacher Erin Entertainment Schedule Farah to design the work area and planting tables. Local contractor John Hegarty of Craft Remodeling was an instrumental advisor for Thomas throughout the DJ Entertainment design and construction. Calleva Farm donated all of the wood chips, and Mr. Every Friday and Saturday at 8:30 p.m. Markoff offered additional advice. In addition to local businesses, Thomas re- ceived support from his current and former Scout troops. "After everything that Barnesville has done to help me,” Thomas explained, “I wanted to be able to give FEB. 5 back, and the eagle project was the perfect opportunity to do so." SAVE THE DATE! To help with the final installation, Thomas recruited former classmates he's known since preschool and kindergarten: Thomas Kaminski (Our Lady of Good Counsel High School), Tucker Hall (St. John’s Catholic Prep), Seth Don (Maret SUPERBOWL CHILI PARTY School), Marshall Hegary (Poolesville High School), and Marshall’s younger brother Luke who is in the eighth grade at Barnesville. Marshall is planning an COOK-OFF CONTEST PARTY addition to the project in 2017. The greenhouse was built in the spring of 2016 SIGN UP TO ENTER: $10 ENTRY by another Barnesville graduate, Trey Valenta, Barnesville Class of 2013, for his Eagle Scout project. SHARE YOUR BEST CHILI RECIPE The planting stations have already been put to good use by starting vegetable seedlings that are currently growing in the greenhouse. EVERY WEDNESDAY IS TRIVIA NIGHT WITH DJ Continued on page 12. HAPPY HOUR: SUNDAY THROUGH FRIDAY: 4-7 P.M. EVERY THURSDAY IS LADIES’ NIGHT! Have something you’d like to share in Tidbits? 19611 Fisher Avenue – Poolesville Then let us know! Tel: 301-349-2935 or 301-349-2936 Send it along to [email protected] or Fax: 301-349-2937 January 13, 2017 The Monocacy Monocle Page 7 Business Briefs

Shear Elegance Announces New Hairstylist Tracey Cabrera of Shear Elegance has announced that they have hired a new hairstylist to replace Nancy Grubb who retired late last fall after thirty years of serving the local cus- tomers. Sophia Stubbings, a PHS 2005 graduate, recently graduated from the Frederick School of Cosmetology and Shear Elegance’s newest employee, is excited about starting her new ca- Sophia Stubbings. reer in her hometown. Shear Elegance is a full family hair salon offering she will no longer be operating the styling and haircutting for everyone. bakery in Poolesville. She expressed While appointments are appreciated, her appreciation for all her customers they also welcome walk-ins. and support for her over-three years Zaglio’s Bakery Closing of operation and hinted at a possible Amanda Bochain, the talented baker replacement business but did not elab- and owner of Zaglio’s, has announced orate on that prospect.

January 19, 1923 A delightful wed- Tidbits of ding was held at Ellerslie, the home of The Past Mr. and Mrs. William Wallace Poole, near Poolesville. Their daughter, Nan- By Jack Toomey nie Dickerson Poole, was united in January 2, 1925 The annual meeting of matrimony to Mr. Harvey Jones White the Past Masters Association was held of Poolesville. Mr. and Mrs. White at Poolesville. Virtually all of the past then motored to Washington where masters of the various Masonic Lodges they boarded a train for a tour of the were in attendance. southern states. January 5, 1925 The first wild turkey January 22, 1923 After being closed for to be killed in Montgomery County in several months for extensive improve- many years died at Seneca. A young ments, St. Mary’s Catholic Church at man named Burroughs was hunting Barnesville was reopened. Fr. Michael along the shore of the Potomac when Riordan, formerly the pastor of the he came upon the bird that weighed church, delivered the sermon, and the A MONOCACY MOMENT twenty-seven pounds. choir of St. Martin’s Church at Gaith- Lost in Time January 9, 1919 Three more residents ersburg sang several hymns. died of influenza. Oscar Burdette, of January 25, 1924 Mr. E. K. Ruble of near Boyds, Jennie Loy of Clarksburg, Poolesville was appointed forest rang- and Earnest Padgett of Dickerson all er for the Poolesville district. NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC succumbed to the disease. January 26, 1921 The will of the late 1959 January 14, 1928 Twelve members of Captain Anderson, a Confederate vet- The top photo depicts the the Rockville auction pitch group trav- eran and former clerk of the Mont- residents of Poolesville posing eled to Poolesville to take on the town gomery County court, was submitted team (auction pitch is a card game). for probate. His estate was valued at for the National Geographic. Dr. Byron Walling, captain of the Pool- $50,000. The photo represented the esville team, picked players from the January 27, 1927 Takoma and Pooles- population growth of the USA surrounding area. After a three-hour ville met on the court. Ta- match, Poolesville won 42 games to 40. each minute. koma prevailed, 20 - 9. Beall and Bell January 14, 1917 Miss Anna Mary Mc- played well for the Poolesville team. Cullough of Gaithersburg traveled to Poolesville where she was temporarily Some material in this column was obtained employed as a substitute teacher at the from the archives of the Washington Post. Briarley Hall Academy. What has not received much publicity is a picture of the Continued from page 4. same crowd from the ground Rande(m) Thoughts looking up at the helicopter that theme throughout the year for our events. We are currently looking for used to take the renowned candidates who fit the description as a verifiable blowhard to extinguish the 150 picture. Are you in it? Let us candles on the cake. You might even have a candidate to nominate, but don’t know. bother sending in my name, it’s already on the list. Page 8 The Monocacy Monocle January 13, 2017 Things To Do January 19 Storytime Help your children develop early literacy skills. Join in for stories, songs, activi- Poolesville Area Senior Center ties, and crafts for toddlers and pre- (17550 West Willard Road) schoolers. Poolesville Library. 10:30 a.m. Every Monday and Friday: Pickle Ball at 9:30 a.m. PHS Varsity Home Games Every Wednesday: T’ai Chi at 10:30 a.m.; Girls’ basketball. Northwest. 7:15 p.m. Zumba Gold at 1:00 p.m. PASC Special Event Book Discussion Club at 17635 Kohlhoss January 13 Road. 7:00 p.m. Ballet Gala Performance Hope Garden Ballet Academy studio is January 23 sponsoring a gala performance. Come PHS Varsity Home Games and support these young dancers. Boys’ basketball. Clarksburg. 7:15 p.m. Cost: Donation of one can of food for Poolesville Commissioners’ Meeting. WUMCO. 7:00 p.m.: wine and cheese; Poolesville Town Hall. 7:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m.: performance. January 25 January 13 and 14 PHS Varsity Home Games Second Annual Dorsey Duals Girls’ basketball. Gaithersburg. 7:15 p.m. Eleven competing teams to January 26 benefit the family of Kevin Dorsey, a PASC Special Event wrestling coach of many years battling White Elephant Bingo. 17550 W. Willard ALS. $10.00. Poolesville High School Road. 1:00 p.m. gym. 9:00 a.m. PHS Varsity Home Games January 17 Wrestling. Quince Orchard. 6:15 p.m. PHS Varsity Home Games January 27 Girls’ and boys’ basketball. Seneca Val- PHS Varsity Home Games ley. Girls at 3:45 p.m., boys at 5:30 p.m. Girls’ and boys’ basketball. Watkins January 18 Mill. Boys at 3:45 p.m., girls at 5:30 p.m. Poolesville Planning Commission Presentation by developer of Willshire Have an event you’d like to list here? Community. 7:30 p.m. Email: [email protected]

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scholarship programs; Operation the fan support. “Absolutely, the The Pulse Comfort Warriors program supports Youth Sports school has done a phenomenal job. recovering wounded warriors and Our SGA and the Falcon Social Media their families; a Family Support Net- have done a great job in promoting American Legion Post work providing immediate assistance PHS Boys’ Basketball: school spirit. We have seen an increase 247: A Band of Brothers to those whose lives have been directly Drissel Buzzer Beater, in attendance at football and basket- affected by the war on terrorism; help- ball games and during spirit week, so For a Band of Brothers ing active duty members transition to Fan Support Lift the school is really starting to embrace civilian life by having someone to talk that small-town Poolesville atmo- By Legionnaire Jerry Klobukowski to about the trials, tribulations, experi- Falcons Basketball sphere. That has kind of been missing and Nick Markoff ences, heartaches, moans, groans, and By Jeff Stuart for a few years.” Why should a veteran become a every emotion imaginable experienced The Poolesville High School boys’ member of the American Legion, and while serving; the American Legion basketball team won its first two home especially Poolesville Post 247? The Temporary Financial Assistance (TFA) games, beating first Walter Johnson, answer is in the Legion’s purpose/mis- program; honoring those who have then Wootton. They beat WJ on De- sion. It is a veterans’ organization de- served and passed by placing flags on cember 12 behind sixteen points by voted to mutual helpfulness, not only their graves on Memorial Day and Vet- senior guard and captain Jake Drissel, to each other, but to the community in erans Day; Legion Riders for those mo- and ten by senior guard and captain which we now reside; and Pride, Pride torcycle enthusiasts. Stephen Lang. Two days later, Dris- in having not served just your commu- In our community, Post 247 has given nity, but your nation. sel hit a three-pointer with just 1.8 out awards to Poolesville elementary, seconds left to lift the Falcons past a Since its founding in 1919, hundreds middle, and high school students. It of local American Legion programs heavily-favored Wootton team before has sponsored and judged oratorical a large and appreciative crowd. That and activities strengthen the nation contests at the high school, contribut- one community at a time through: was certainly one of the most thrilling ed to the Wounded Warrior Program wins in Falcons basketball history. American Legion , one of the and Fisher House, planted flags on nation’s most successful amateur ath- “My expectations are that we come graves, and much more. out and play as hard as we can ev- Falcon basketball captains, David letic programs; educating and mentor- As the nation’s largest veterans’ Esser, Stephan Lang, and Jake Drissel. ing young people about the impor- ery single game,” said coach Kenny organization, the Legion’s most im- Kramek. “For the most part, we have tance of sportsmanship, citizenship, The Falcons play Damascus at home portant function is to help ensure that done that. I tell them every day, we’ve and fitness, including scouting, high at 5:30 on January 31. just got to play and try to get better. school oratorical contests, and college Continued on page 18. “We have played pretty well,” said This is high school basketball. This is Haddaway, a junior guard. “We are going to prepare you for life. 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It is really nice hav- from a lot of people. Ryan Haddaway ing a much larger crowd this year. It had a successful JV season. I knew psyches up the team…Seems like that he was going to be a big scorer. Jack last two years we would be losing by Tyler is in his second year. Tucker Ross twenty, so it is good to see that the has really improved in the off season. I hard work of the last two years has don’t think anybody put in more work paid off. I am looking forward to the than Tucker did. He went from barely Quince Orchard game. They are the playing last year to playing a critical bad boys. I definitely want to show role in what we are doing this year. I that we can compete with them and think Pete Barry is going to be a key for not lose by forty this year.” His favor- us going forward. He is a very smart ite moment at Poolesville? “I had a kid and fundamentally sound. You can thirty-two-point game last year against put him in the game and there will not WJ. That was my career high. 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CD: There are many different things the judges look for at competition. They Youth Sports look for overall routine perfection, crowd appeal, difficulty, tumbling, stunting, and jumps. Each part is broken down and looked at individually. Not only are they looking at how difficult and unique your routine is but how well you per- Multifaceted PHS Cheerleaders form it. On competition day, it is anyone’s game. You could have the most diffi- Place Second at County Competition cult routine, but if you don’t perform it perfectly, then you could face deductions from the judges for things like a dropped stunt, someone tripping, etc. They look By Jeff Stuart at each thing to make sure the timing is together, that the girls are smiling and The Poolesville High School team placed second in Division III have great energy, and that they know exactly what they should be doing at at the 29th annual Montgomery County competition held at Blair High School any given moment. If any of that is off, then you risk not getting the maximum on November 12. Whitman placed first, Seneca Valley placed third, and Wheaton points. The biggest thing that I tell them before they perform and the only thing I took home the Spirit Award. The competition is but one aspect of cheerleading want them to focus on is that at the end of their routine they should feel satisfied. which overarches the fall and winter sport seasons. They need to walk off the mat (run if they hit it) with the feeling that there was The Monocle recently caught up with busy cheerleading coach Christine Dab- not anything else that they could have done better. We can’t control what any bondanza who answered questions about the competition and cheerleading other team does or what the judges ultimately decide, all we can control is the in general. “Throughout the season, the girls work tirelessly to improve their way that we perform our routine. skills,” said Dabbondanza. “On top of trying to work on their own craft, we sup- Seniors are Gabrielle Marsh, Isabella Lawbaugh, Asya Love, and Heather Boocks. port many of the sports teams at the high school. The girls attend every home Other juniors are Breanna Young, Anna Morrison, Nahbuma Gana, Jordan and away football game, they attend two girls’ and two boys’ soccer games, two Allentuck, Stefanie Beltran, and Cassandra Campbell. Sophomores are Nathaly games, and two games, all while trying to get themselves Portillo, Amanda Hu, and Vincent Chim. Remy Anderson is the lone freshman. ready for their own competition. In the winter, they will cheer at every home boys’ and girls’ basketball game as well as two wrestling matches. The team works very hard to support as many teams as possible and to boost school spirit. I am extremely proud of this team and where this program is going.”

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MM: Discuss the difference between pompons and cheer squads. CD: Poms and cheer are very similar yet also very different. Poms focus more on dance and combine all the different styles of dance. Poms require a lot of technique and dance knowledge. Cheerleading has dance components in it, but PLUMBING SERVICES PROVIDED: our other areas are stunting, jumps, and cheering (using their voices to get the Repair or Replace Faucets, Sinks, Toilets, crowd involved). MM: What goals do you set? Garbage Disposals, Sump Pumps, CD: Each year is different, and each team has different goals. They each set Water Heaters, and Outside Faucets. individual goals for the year, and then we set one for the team to work towards. This year, their goal was to place at competition. With that being our goal, it meant that we needed to work towards increasing our stunting difficulty. INSTALLATION OF MM: Are there a set of basic jumps or moves that all cheerleaders must know? CD: The basics in jumps are a toe touch, front and side hurdler, and a pike. We WATER TREATMENT SYSTEMS: increase these by doing two or three of them consecutively. There are basic mo- Water Softeners, UV Light Systems, tions that they must know for our cheers and chants, and we do have basic stunts that we start with. With stunting, we start with the basics and then as they perfect and Neutralizers. them, we increase the difficulty. MM: What is the difference between chants and cheers? Sales, Service, and Repair CD: Cheers and chants are very similar except chants are usually shorter, and you repeat them two or three times. They are designed to really get the crowd involved. of Gas Fireplaces MM: Who are your leaders? ALL MAJOR CREDITS CARDS ACCEPTED CD: I have always relied heavily on the seniors to really lead the team. This year I tried something new by having them sign up for different jobs and roles on the team to try and get all involved. I do have two captains this year, Kira JAMES HILL 301-788-0445 Wathen, a junior, and Alyssa Dinh, a senior. They really helped me with chore- Master Plumber/Gasfitter Licensed & Insured ography and music and anything else that I needed. MM: What do competition judges look for in determining their vote? January 13, 2017 The Monocacy Monocle Page 11

Famous Garden Designer No One’s flourished, despite the heat and Garden Ever Heard Of.” In his book, Page drought. The Japanese beetles were wrote movingly of “spirit of place,” not too numerous and the deer were but he had no garden of his own. He not too hungry for my garden offer- A New Year had a glittering client list, but he lived ings. I have tried for many years in a one-room bedroom flat in Cado- to grow delphiniums, but every year In the Garden gan Square in London, furnished with the heat was too much for them. For By Maureen O’Connell monastic simplicity. He was one of the some unknown reason, this year, they legendary gardeners and landscapers bloomed spectacularly until mid- The new year brings with it a of the twentieth century, designing October. My one-year-old lab, Spencer, mixture of emotions: perhaps relief gardens great and small. did not eat or trample too many plants, that the old one is past; questions and his older lab sibling, Tom, sort of about the future as you get a year old- I mention this book now as I think grew to love him or, more honestly, to er; concerns about the health and di- about my gardens for the new year put up with him. rection of the country and the world. and remember the successes or failures Happy New Year to all of my These are the big issues, but as we get of the past year. To quote Page: “Gar- readers. Onward and upward to our out of bed every day, we face the mun- dens are an expression of faith and the 2017 gardens. dane facts of everyday living that re- embodiment of hope.” He believed volve around our family, our friends, that if you were lucky, you start with our job, and our home. I love the house a blank slate and, years later, it may in which I live and the gardens that become something that you sort of had Continued from page 1. surround it. in mind. Gardens grow like children I have said many times that a to adulthood, but along the way they Brown Re-Elected President garden lives in a state of constant evo- may be hobbled by disease, outside wanted to broaden her focus and be lution, as does every sentient being. I influences, or be destroyed. Season- assigned as liaison to the Parks and recently bought a book, The Education ally, they go from young sprouts to Streets Board. President Brown con- of A Gardener (1962) by Russell Page, glorious flowers or shrubs to autumn’s curred with her request. He went on that embodies this belief in beautiful fading foliage and to the barrenness of to assign Commissioner Radigan as prose. Page (1906-1985) was a British winter—impermanence and constant the liaison to the Events Committee. gardener, garden designer, and land- evolution. Gardens remind us of our Commissioner Klobukowski was re- scape architect who worked in Britain, own mortality. appointed as the education liaison, western Europe, and the United States. My 2016 garden was, generally and Commissioner Stump will once In 2015, the London newspaper The speaking, a success. I did not use again serve as liaison to the Planning Telegraph published an article about any chemical sprays, and my flowers, Commission. him entitled “Russell Page: The Most even my one last David Austin rose,

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Police Blotter Continued from page 6. please contact Rande Davis, editor of the Monocle. Tidbits Welcome Addition to Rice Family By Jack Toomey Local Veteran Needs Room/Apartment Carey Griffith and Brendan Rice, Assault: 17400 block of Collier Way, We are aware of a local veteran along with daughter Ella, are the 17500 block of Hoskinson Avenue. who is in need of a room or apart- proud parents and sister of newborn ment to stay in and prefers the Pool- Everly Reed, born on December 24, Burglary: 15500 block of Mt. Nebo esville area. He has a beloved dog coming into the world at 6 lbs., 11 oz. Road, 19500 block of Jerusalem Church and is praying that the pet will be and measuring 19 inches long. The Terrace. able stay with him. Arrangements can proud grandparents are Linda and be quite flexible, such as farmhand Victor Lundberg, Terry and Mau- Theft: 14500 block of Schaeffer Road, with room. If you think you might reen Griffith, Ann McManus Rice, 20100 block of Spurrier Avenue, 20400 be able to help, even temporarily, and James and Susan Rice. Mom block of Beallsville Road. graduated from PHS in 1994 and Dad in 1993. The family currently re- sides at Farmington, Minnesota. Newborn Ella Griffith Rice. New Jamison in Town Congratulations to Jamie Jamison Monocacy Moment and husband, Frank Jamison, Jr., on the birth of their new baby, Addison Jean Jamison, born December 21 at 9:07 p.m. at Shady Grove Hospital. She came into the world at 7 lbs., 10 oz., and 20 ¾ inches long. The proud grandparents are Steve and Ranae Morningstar of Hersperger Lane, and Frank and Octavia Jamison of West Hunter Road in Beallsville. The father graduated from PHS in 2002, and Mom is a PHS graduate of 2005. Their first child, it is also the first grandchild for both sets of grand- Addison Jean Jamison parents. Everyone is doing great!

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Larry Dean Benes Larry Dean Benes passed away peacefully on December 1, 2016 after a heroic three-year-fight with cancer; he was seventy years old. He is survived by his beloved wife of thirty years, Stacie; his sisters and brother-in-law Devereaux Raskauskas, Darcy Bonfils, and Jim Bonfils (Andrea); cherished nieces and nephews, Jenn, Joseph, and Carolyn Raskauskas, Alexandra and Lindsay Bonfils, and Sara Sluhan Baer and John Sluhan. He was preceded in death by his parents, Betty and Jerry Benes; his sister, Maryann Benes Slu- Larry Dean Benes han and her husband, Elliott. Larry lived life to the fullest. He was gracious towards all, the nicest, fun- loving person in any room. He approached everything with vigor and enthusi- asm. He is remembered for his enjoyment of the Potomac Hunt Races, teaching the kids how to place a bet, on the course at Farmington, and fishing in the Florida Keys. He was an entrepreneur whose interests were varied and included broadcasting and real estate. Larry's family thanks the doctors, nurses, and all caregivers at Hopkins Oncology, Inova Fairfax, Sibley, Suburban, and the Wash- ington Home Hospice. They took wonderful care of Larry which he appreciated so much. Special thanks to Larry's wonderful aide, Sam, who took beautiful care of Larry's every need while at home. All are living proof that there are truly angels on Earth. A memorial service will be announced later.

Ella Mae Wynne Ella Mae Wynne, 94, formerly of Poolesville, passed away quietly on December 11, 2016, at Homewood at Crumland Farms in Frederick, Mary- land. She was the loving wife of the late Edward Buford Wynne, Sr., of Poolesville. Born February 12, 1922, in Bluefield, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late James Thomas and Nora Lester. She was a homemaker and provided daycare service to many children in the town of Poolesville. In later years, Ella Mae worked for First National Bank. Ella Mae Wynne She was a lifetime member of Pooles- ville Memorial United Methodist Church where she was a member of the Crafty Ladies and Gents and always helped with apple butter making. In addition, she was a lifetime member of the Upper Montgomery County Volunteer Fire Department Ladies’ Auxiliary and of the Rebekahs of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. She was an active participant in many activities at Homewood at Crumland Farms, specifically her work at the Country Store. She enjoyed her fif- teen years living at Homewood, and particularly loved the staff employed there. She is survived by her three children, Betty Jean Selby of Adamstown, Frances Noffsinger of Newport News, Virginia, and Eddie Wynne and wife Dinah of Adamstown; nine grandchildren, Lin Selby and wife Leslie, Michael Selby and wife Corrine, Bruce Selby and wife Amy, Lisa Selby, Wesley Noffsinger and wife Caroline, Stephen Noffisinger and wife Brandi, David Noffsinger, Jason Wynne and wife Sarah, and Natalie Wynne; thirteen great-grandchildren; and one great- great-grandchild. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and sons-in-law, Roy L. Selby Jr. and Martin W. Noffsinger. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in memory of Ella Mae Wynne to the Memorial United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 358, Poolesville, MD 20837. Page 14 The Monocacy Monocle January 13, 2017

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Continued from page 1. Based on its research, the board recommended that a 4,000-square-foot facility be constructed, partly because there seemed to be no interest in paying high Proposed Ice Rink Advances Prospects rental fees even for a larger facility and partly because reactions from some town findings was that the board could not find any examples of synthetic rinks oper- residents indicated that a large facility would be “out of character” for the town. ated by towns that charged rental fees for their use. Most did seem to require that Reaction to the recommendations and findings was mixed. While the board skates be rented from the town for use on the rinks, and most had staff managing members said that citizen interest in the idea had waned, a number of citizens the facilities. None of the towns contacted had the rinks open year-round, and interested in the rink were in attendance to hear the board discussion. They most also closed the facilities at night. The rinks were seasonal in most cases, seemed to generally agree with the recommendation for a smaller rink, but they used only in the warmer months and not in winter. All had lights and many had thought that with over 1,300 ice hockey players active in the county, a rink would surveillance cameras, as well. be used even if largely for small practices. McKinney went on to summarize responses and ideas the board received from Commissioner reaction was also mixed. Commissioner Klobukowski seemed hockey coaches both in this area and in other towns outside of Maryland. While most skeptical about the demand for the park and the uncertainty regarding there seemed to be some interest in conducting practices on the artificial surface, maintenance and construction costs. Commissioner Dickerson said she heard the it was not strong, and there was no interest in paying the fees that are normal for board recommending that a park be built but that it “fit our town” and be largely indoor ice rinks—as much as $300 to $500 per hour. for the use of our residents. Commissioner Stump suggested that there remained too much uncertainty about the concept. He recommended that the Parks and Streets Board be asked to talk with the county about moving ahead with a specific park sized at 4,000 square feet. He said the board should make sure that all involved understand ex- actly who is paying for what and how much. The board should also work to get very firm estimates on maintenance, but, in addition, they should look into and develop firm numbers around the idea of building a real ice rink of 4,000 square feet with a concrete base. Such a facility could conceivably be used for more than just hockey and figure skating. Commissioner Stump’s recommendations were approved by acclamation by the commission.

Continued from page 9. PHS Boys’ Basketball: Drissel Buzzer Beater, Fan Support Lift Falcons Basketball pretty cool.” David is second on the team in scoring and has definitely been a force. As a 6’1” guard, he has routinely taken on the opposition’s big man defensively, and often he brings the ball up court on offense. Lang tied a career-high twenty-five points in a hard-fought game against Hylton in the Northwest Christmas tournament. He was also named to the McDonald’s list of one hundred best area players. “The Montgomery County Representative for McDonald’s Basketball is the coach for Quince Orchard. I came up through the QO system in middle school. He knows how I play. I have played against him, and he felt I was deserving. The twitter picture was taken at Verizon center. That was an honor. “We got off to a pretty good start,” said Lang. “We lost some close games. We were doing a good job executing. We have been playing well for the most part. We just couldn’t seem to put a full game together. We should have won some of those games. Once things click, we are going to be fine. We are going to go on a winning streak. The win over Wootton was awesome. The team was play- ing well, working the ball, and playing great defense—and then we capped it off with Jake hitting that buzzer beater. We spread the floor for Jake, and he took it one on one.” WINDY WAY GREENER SOLUTIONS, LLC RECYCLING SERVICES AND MANURE HAULING Woman owned and managed Marketplace Carol Danforth

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Continued from page 9. Post 247 members span from the 1950s to the present day, and by joining American Legion Post 247: A Band of Brothers For a Band of Brothers and increasing our membership, we can do so much more for our family, our community, and our country. The Post always welcomes financial donations veterans, especially those who bear the visible and invisible scars of conflict, toward its worthy missions. receive the care and benefits they deserve by lobbying Congress. In other Stop procrastinating and just do it by being at the next meeting at the Old words, we stand up for them, as they stood up for us—a Band of Brothers Town Hall in Poolesville on 2 February 2017 or any first Thursday of the helping our brothers. month. For more information, contact Post Commander Bob Hernandez at The Legion can only continue the above by having a robust membership. 301-704-9944.

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